31 m. ago Trump live updates: President wants to invoke wartime Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to carry out mass deportations

President’s chaotic trade war continues to unsettle financial markets as administration suffers further political setbacks in court

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97 m. ago House Democratic leaders reiterate opposition to Republican funding bill as shutdown deadline looms – live

At least eight Senate Democrats would need to vote with Republicans to move the bill forward ahead of midnight deadline to fund governmentChuck Schumer to vote for Republican funding bill to avert shutdownDanish foreign minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen rejected on Friday president Donald Trump’s latest remarks about annexing Greenland, saying the Danish autonomous island could not be taken over by another country.“If you look at the Nato treaty, the UN charter or international law, Greenland is not open to annexation,” he told reporters, according to Agence France-Presse (AFP). Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Trump live updates: President to deliver ‘law and order’ address at Department of Justice

President’s chaotic trade war continues to unsettle financial markets as administration suffers further political setbacks in court

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3 h. ago Kremlin says ‘much to be done’ on Ukraine ceasefire deal as Zelenskyy warns Putin will manipulate plan – Europe live

Russia says there are reasons to be ‘cautiously optimistic’ and said there is an understanding talks are needed between Vladimir Putin and Donald TrumpThe Kremlin said there were “reasons to be cautiously optimistic” in discussion on ceasefire, but “there is still much to be done," in further discussions between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.Speaking after last night’s visit of US special envoy Steve Witkoff, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters that “when Mr Witkoff brings all the information to President Trump, we will determine the timing of a conversation (between Trump and Putin).” Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Schumer decision to vote for Republican funding bill a ‘huge slap in the face’, says AOC

Senate working to avert partial government shutdown before midnight deadlineThe Trump administration has called on the Pentagon to provide military options to ensure the country has full access to the Panama canal, two US officials told Reuters on Thursday.Donald Trump has said repeatedly he wants to “take back” the Panama canal, which is located at the narrowest part of the isthmus between North and South America and is considered one of the world’s most strategically important waterways, but he has not offered specifics about how he would do so, or if military action might be required. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Trump live updates: President ordered by judge to rehire thousands of workers which DOGE fired

The Vice President sat down with Fox News’s Laura Ingraham to discuss Elon Musk, DOGE and immigration

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10 h. ago Trump live updates: President ordered by judge to rehire thousands of workers DOGE fired

The Vice President sat down with Fox News’s Laura Ingraham to discuss Elon Musk, DOGE and immigration

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11 h. ago ‘Slap in the face’: AOC condemns Schumer over plan to vote for Republican funding bill – as it happened

This blog is now closed. You can read the latest story hereLuxury Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari says it is ready for countermeasures if US President Donald Trump imposes hefty tariffs on European auto imports.“We are ready with some countermeasures,” Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna told Cnbc’s Converge Live in Singapore. “We are waiting for the official number to be published,” he added, referring to Trump’s threat of duties “of around 25%” on EU carmakers. He added:We will watch what happens over the next month, in the next few weeks. We are in the same boat in terms of tariffs.The customer is at the centre of our attention.” Continue reading...

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12 h. ago ‘Slap in the face’: AOC condemns Schumer over plan to vote for Republican funding bill – live

Minority leader’s intention to vote for Republican funding bill to avert shutdown attacked by progressive DemocratsLuxury Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari says it is ready for countermeasures if US President Donald Trump imposes hefty tariffs on European auto imports.“We are ready with some countermeasures,” Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna told Cnbc’s Converge Live in Singapore. “We are waiting for the official number to be published,” he added, referring to Trump’s threat of duties “of around 25%” on EU carmakers. He added:We will watch what happens over the next month, in the next few weeks. We are in the same boat in terms of tariffs.The customer is at the centre of our attention.” Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Schumer indicates Democrats will support Republican bill to keep government open – live

Minority leader condemns Republican funding bill but says shutdown would give Trump chance to ‘take even much more power’Luxury Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari says it is ready for countermeasures if US President Donald Trump imposes hefty tariffs on European auto imports.“We are ready with some countermeasures,” Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna told Cnbc’s Converge Live in Singapore. “We are waiting for the official number to be published,” he added, referring to Trump’s threat of duties “of around 25%” on EU carmakers. He added:We will watch what happens over the next month, in the next few weeks. We are in the same boat in terms of tariffs.The customer is at the centre of our attention.” Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Trump live updates: Vance defends DOGE and rebukes reports that there’s any tension between Musk and cabinet

The Vice President sat down with Fox News’s Laura Ingraham to discuss Elon Musk, DOGE and immigration

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14 h. ago Schumer indicates Democrats will vote to support Republican bill to keep government open – live

Democratic minority leader condemns Republicans’ funding bill but says a shutdown would give Trump chance to ‘take even much more power’Luxury Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari says it is ready for countermeasures if US President Donald Trump imposes hefty tariffs on European auto imports.“We are ready with some countermeasures,” Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna told Cnbc’s Converge Live in Singapore. “We are waiting for the official number to be published,” he added, referring to Trump’s threat of duties “of around 25%” on EU carmakers. He added:We will watch what happens over the next month, in the next few weeks. We are in the same boat in terms of tariffs.The customer is at the centre of our attention.” Continue reading...

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19 h. ago Trump live updates: Judge orders administration to reinstate thousands of fired federal government employees

President threatens 200 percent tariffs on European wines and champagnes if tax is upped on U.S. whiskey

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20 h. ago Trump live updates: Trump threatens 200 percent retaliatory tariff on European wine and spirits as trade war escalates

President threatens 200 percent tariffs on European wines and champagnes if tax is upped on U.S. whiskey

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22 h. ago Trump expected to invoke Alien Enemies Act to speed up deportations – US politics live

US president could invoke obscure law to ramp up mass deportations as early as Friday, reports sayLuxury Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari says it is ready for countermeasures if US President Donald Trump imposes hefty tariffs on European auto imports.“We are ready with some countermeasures,” Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna told Cnbc’s Converge Live in Singapore. “We are waiting for the official number to be published,” he added, referring to Trump’s threat of duties “of around 25%” on EU carmakers. He added:We will watch what happens over the next month, in the next few weeks. We are in the same boat in terms of tariffs.The customer is at the centre of our attention.” Continue reading...

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24 h. ago Trump live updates: Trump threatens 200 percent retaliatory tariff on European alcohol as trade war escalates

President threatens 200 percent tariffs on European wines and champagnes if tax is upped on U.S. whiskey

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24 h. ago Trump threatens 200% retaliatory tariffs on European wines and other alcohol – US politics live

US president aims latest trade war salvo at Europe, threatening its alcohol industry after the EU imposed levies on American whiskey on WednesdayDonald Trump threatens 200% tariff on EU wine and champagneLuxury Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari says it is ready for countermeasures if US President Donald Trump imposes hefty tariffs on European auto imports.“We are ready with some countermeasures,” Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna told Cnbc’s Converge Live in Singapore. “We are waiting for the official number to be published,” he added, referring to Trump’s threat of duties “of around 25%” on EU carmakers. He added:We will watch what happens over the next month, in the next few weeks. We are in the same boat in terms of tariffs.The customer is at the centre of our attention.” Continue reading...

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24 h. ago Trump news live: White House taunts ‘totally screwed’ Democrats over looming government shutdown

President threatens 200 percent tariffs on European wines and champagnes if tax is upped on U.S. whiskey

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25 h. ago Trump threatens further tariffs as EU, Canada retaliate for those already in place – US politics live

Trump said he would impose additional penalties if the EU follows through with its plan to enact counter tariffs on some US goods next monthLuxury Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari says it is ready for countermeasures if US President Donald Trump imposes hefty tariffs on European auto imports.“We are ready with some countermeasures,” Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna told Cnbc’s Converge Live in Singapore. “We are waiting for the official number to be published,” he added, referring to Trump’s threat of duties “of around 25%” on EU carmakers. He added:We will watch what happens over the next month, in the next few weeks. We are in the same boat in terms of tariffs.The customer is at the centre of our attention.” Continue reading...

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28 h. ago Trump says Schumer ‘not Jewish anymore’; Democrats won’t support spending bill: Live updates

President issues bizarre attack on Senate Minority Leader as government shutdown looms

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